How cool is this original 1965 Gibson ES-345 XII in Sunburst with a factory installed large crown inlay on the headstock?! This is the first ES-345-XII we’ve seen, as they normally used ES-335 specs with the 12-string configuration. The original owner might’ve figured the bigger headstock needed...

A beautiful example of a all orig. doublecut hollowbody, last year of gibsons finest made, finish is in ex. condition with no real finish wear, chrome hardware in ex.+ condition, 2 well balanced Humbucking pu.s, neck and frets show minimal ware, Trapeze tp, nickel plated ABR 1 bridge, Kluson...

A beautiful example of an all orig. doublecut hollowbody, last year of gibsons finest made, finish is in ex. condition with no real finish wear, chrome hardware in ex.+ condition, 2 well balanced Humbucking pu.s, neck and frets show minimal ware, Trapeze tp, Tunamatic bridge, Kluson tuners, Black...

This 1965 ES-335TD is gorgeous and sounds even better! Replaced tuners and an aftermarket Faber bridge but otherwise original condition and super clean with minor dings and light, subtle checking. Plays amazingly well with a comfortable ’60s medium-profile neck that has excellent playability up the...

Vintage original 1965 Gibson LG-0 small bodied acoustic. A great little acoustic with a nice warm, deep tone. Great for writing and recording. Neck is straight with a good low action, super easy to play. A clean example perfect for the player and collector alike. Comes with original...

Look at this stunning 1965 Gibson Firebird VII in its original Polaris White finish and gold hardware! If you haven’t read our blog on both Reverse and Non-Reverse Firebirds, be sure to check that out HERE. This Firebird feels fantastic in the hand, and the slimmer nut width makes playing anywhere...

Vintage original 1965 Gibson F-25 Folksinger. These are fantastic vintage Gibson guitars with nice fat necks, and X bracing which has that wonderful signature vintage Gibson tone. Gibson's F-25 was designed to appeal to the folk musicians of the early 1960s. Similar to Martin's New Yorker...

Don’t let the patina fool you; this original 1965 Gibson Firebird III is not green – it’s aged Silver Mist Poly! This guitar was very clearly played in smokey bars or exposed to sunlight in some way, as the aging of the clear coat is shockingly consistent! You can still see traces of the...

This is a very cool Gibson ES-330 made in the USA in early '65. The guitar still has all early features including nickel parts and a wide 1 and 11/16th inch nut width. The guitar shows play wear but no cracks or repairs. There is some damage to one corner of the headstock but it is not...

Cherry, unbroken all original, and in excellent condition. Big neck with early 1 11/16” nut and nickel hardware. Now if you ask us these early ’65 Gibson SG’s might be the pinnacle of the model. Why? Because the 15-degree headstock pitch is less likely to break than the earlier 17-degree. Ponder...

Vintage original 1965 Gibson C-0 Classical. These vintage Gibson Classicals are great for the price. This one has some repaired cracks and lots of wear throughout. It plays great and has a wonderful, deep and rich tone. Comes with a chipboard case, too.

EXC 1965 Gibson SG Special Polaris White. Single Piece Solid Mahogany Body. Original Electronics, Two P-90 Pick Ups, Tremolo Bridge, Compensated Bridge, 3 Ply Black Guard, Two Volume, Two Tone Knobs. Single Piece Mahogany Neck, Bound Brazilian Rosewood Board, Mother Of Pearl Dot Markers, 22...

This one has a very wide neck, wide at the nut. It feels great. There is overspray on the back of the neck from about the 3rd fret up to the headstock. It can be seen in the pictures. I think it is a well done repair but damage is hard to see. When I got this one, it had different tuners. I have...

1965 Gibson B-25 N, Natural finish, Great sounding! Converted to a fixed bridge which is a great upgrade for better tonality, Beautiful sounding guitar, Gorgeous clean condition, NHSC, $2,595

Big neck and wide nut. All early features such as nickel parts and 1 11/16th nut width. A great player! Includes hang tag and original case.

How vibey is this 1965 Gibson Firebird III in its original, patina’d Golden Mist Poly finish? This rare custom color is identical to Fender’s Shoreline Gold; however, Gibson used the Oldsmobile name “Golden Mist” in their catalog. This particular one has a cool look, with...

GIBSON Country Western, 1965, natural finish, 1 11/16" at the nut all original with Ceramic adjustable saddle, wide open sound, exc, hsc...$5500

Alpine White, original finish, EX-, 1 11/16” nut width, big neck with no breaks. There is a separation on the wings of the headstock that has likely been there for years and is stable. We say leave it alone, it Ain’t moving. Also you can see the finish checking around the jack. Otherwise all...

1965 Gibson J-50 ADJ, Natural Spruce top, 1.64 inches wide at the nut, Adjustable bridge with White ceramic insert, Some checking on the sides, Rings out and sounds great, VG+, NHSC, $3,995

1965 Gibson LG-0.  This guitar has recently been converted to a forward-shifted X brace pattern along with a rosewood replacement bridge.  The scalloped bracing is 1/4'' thickness with a small maple bridge plate.  The guitar has also recently had a neck reset.  Geometry is spot on guitar plays and...

Description Up for sale is a killer 1965 Gibson SG Junior in its original cherry finish. Single dog ear P90, factory wrap around tailpiece, 1 11/16th nut width, chunky neck profile that measures .81 @ 1st, 1.00 @ 12th. This example had different tuners on it at one point, the originals are back on...

Vintage original 1965 Gibson Melody Maker in original Cherry red finish. A particularly great playing example that is very light and resonant. Set up with original wraparound bridge tailpiece. Neck is straight and plays great all the way up and down. Original Melody Maker pickup is warm...

This smokey 1965 Gibson Dove comes in its original Natural finish. Compared to earlier examples of the model, most of the specs are the same, with the only real difference being that by 1965, the truss rod cover was white with a black trim. Playing this particular guitar is a dream, as it has a...

You can feel the heat looking at this gorgeous 1965 Gibson Firebird I Non-Reverse in its rare and well-preserved original Ember Red finish! This is just a fun guitar to play, with two balanced P-90 pickups, a short Maestro Vibrola, and a super comfortable neck shape. The original frets and...

This Non-Reverse 1965 Gibson Firebird VII is bright in Sunburst! We’ve just finished a whole blog post detailing NR Firebirds and the subtle changes in their appointments, so make sure to check that out here! This VII is highlighted in that post and is a beautiful and clean example of the model....

1965 Gibson Falcon One of the most sought after Gibson amps. Death cord removed for your safety and replaced with a three prong cord. 12 inch speaker. 15 watts. Very portable and easy to move. Dayton Vintage Guitars call 937-613-0690

This 1965 Gibson Melody Maker D in Cherry is a great vintage guitar for a steal of a price! We find that these were and still are very underappreciated for their value. This neck is fast playing and has a great feel, and these two single coil pickups and vibrola make this a dynamic and wide-ranging...

1965 Gibson ES-330 TD in vibrant Cherry 100% original, black Gibson hard case, beautiful cherry with beautiful wood grain, factory Bigsby, this is the nicest one on the web, very comfortable action, all nickel hardware, sounds excellent, strong P-90's, measurements at the nut is 1+19/32ths...

GIBSON J-160E, 1965, sunburst, all original with lots of checking, adj. bridge with ceramic saddle, original single coil pickup at the neck, 1 21/32" at the nut, all working fine, vgc, ohsc...$3950

Vintage original circa 1965 Gibson Epiphone Rivloi / EB-2 Bass Case. Very Good condition with some honest signs of wear. All latches are good and so is handle. Some honest signs of wear. This fits and Epiphone Rivoli Bass as well as a Gibson EB-2 Bass Does not come with the bass it's...